License by Comity applies to applicants licensed in another state.
Applicants must meet current requirements for licensure in Nebraska including:
Licensure by Experience
Applies to applicants with a minimum of fifteen years of licensed engineering work experience in another state.
NCEES MLE Record Holders
Please make a request to NCEES to have your record transmitted directly to the Nebraska Board before submitting your application to the Board.
A Model Law Engineer (MLE) refers to a person who holds a MLE NCEES Record designating they have met the following criteria:
Board staff may review and evaluate the applications of all comity applicants to determine if they meet the Model Law criteria and requirements of the Nebraska Board.
Final Requirements for Licensure
A short law examination covering the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act must be successfully completed before a license number will be issued. The examination will be faxed or mailed to you upon receipt of the application.
Degree Evaluation Service for Engineers (NCEES)
Non-ABET engineering degree applicants must have their education evaluated by NCEES' Credentials Evaluations to determine if the applicant meets NCEES Education Standard.Any deficiencies identified by NCEES must be removed before receiving approval from the Board.
Temporary Permits
Professional engineers licensed in another state may also apply for a temporary permit to provide services for no more than one project, not to exceed one year. For more details, visit our Temporary Permits page.
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- A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program; and
- Four years of engineering experience between graduation and the successful completion of the PPE exam
- A graduate of an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET);
- Passed the 8-hour NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam;
- Passed the 8-hour NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam (a 16-hour exam is required for Structural Engineering);
- Completed four years of acceptable engineering experience after confirmation of an accredited engineering program; and
- Has a record clear of disciplinary action